Craft Beer Professionals

In this presentation we will follow the brewing process and discuss each point where mechanical separation (centrifugation) can be used. From decanters for trub removal/wort recovery in the brew house to using decanters...

This session covers three cost saving benefits nitrogen can bring to your brewery. You'll learn how onsite generated nitrogen can replace CO2 in processes like tank purging, beer transfers, and packaging line pressure...

Having a good label for your beer is critical. The label identifies you as the producer and showcases your style to consumers, while also informing them as to what they are about to enjoy. However, that means there are...

Bryan Pietrzak spent over 20 years as a machinist and welder while drumming in a touring rock band for nearly two decades. In 2025, he brought both worlds together as co-founder and brewmaster of Twelvenote Brew Co. in...

Word-of-mouth often ranks among the most effective marketing tactics. And it makes sense. In the age of AI, ads, and the internet there’s a lot to distract us. From creating a positive experience worth sharing to being...

AI is already part of brewery marketing, from content planning to social posts, but using it the wrong way can weaken your brand and erode trust. In this conversation, we’ll dig into where AI actually helps, where it...

Brandon McCraney at Olde Raleigh Distillery doesn't run a typical family distillery. He's partnered with Lionsgate on a John Wick-themed bourbon release, collaborated on a Scream 7 bottle, and keeps six taps of craft...

Last month, breweries added 26.3 taproom visits for every push message they sent. 332 breweries have launched their own app in the past two years. And we're spilling the beans on the best kept secret in beer. In this...

Data is truly The 5th Ingredient in your beer. Yet too often, it’s treated as an afterthought. In a tightening market where cash is scarce, maximizing efficiency in your brewhouse has never been more critical. In this...

Brewing beer is easy. Four simple ingredients, and a process so straightforward that the earliest beers were brewed by accident when wet grains started to germinate and ferment. But brewing consistently high-quality...

In a beer industry facing rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition for attention, taproom events can no longer exist just to “fill a Monday night.” This talk is for craft brewery owners...

Think about your brewery’s story — not the polished version on your website, but the real one. The batch that went sideways at 2 AM. The regular who talked you off a ledge during COVID. The moment you knew this crazy...

Despite their best efforts, most Owners, GMs, and Taproom Managers leave money on the table because their taprooms operate below their true potential. In this session, we break down 12 proven tactics the most profitable...

An ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) can be the right succession strategy for a craft brewer. This presentation will offer a detailed look at how an ESOP can enable an owner to receive fair value for transferring...

The craft beer industry is more competitive than ever. Rising costs, shifting consumer preferences, and complex supply chains require brewers to think beyond traditional methods of growth and efficiency. Advanced...